The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

was clean work. There weren’t any traces

sat on the couch and perused the documents

After all, he’s privy to Charles splashing the biochemical serum. However, if this were proven true, it

and not an individual had antagonized Gwendolyn

Hector, Lane, and their

as his gaze

still a culprit who

the security in Salinsburgh is much tighter. There are very few in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides Craig and Asher. We’ll get a lead sooner or later

I’ll order my men to get to

was about to leave when Cedrick added, “Increase the number of personnel tasked to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure she’s safe outside and that not a single strand of her hair is disturbed. Otherwise, be ready to

that Gwendolyn’s safety is our

may

left promptly to see to

information about Eloise’s disappearance alone on

evident that Gwendolyn was being

that Gwendolyn’s opening ceremony would go by

the venue of the opening ceremony.

new drama was a mainstream historical drama with themes of

told the story of how a meek and humble daughter of an official achieved success in her business after her divorce

he immediately regretted his actions after their divorce and desperately groveled to win her back, resulting a series

gave her a sense of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity. Hence, she decisively invested in the

female lead after she won the Best Actress Award, as it was a testament to her outstanding

costume as she hurried over to escort Gwendolyn once she got out of her

Gwendolyn’s safety now that

for the commencement of the opening ceremony, and both of them struck

family saying they plan to hold a welcoming ceremony for you upon your return from Erihal. How come I’ve not received an invitation after so

have no plans on returning to the Newton residence for the time being, so I turned down Mr. Craig’s offer

a daughter of the Newton family, you’ll be added to the family register sooner

the disappointment she felt. “But still, we have nothing in common

the Newton family except

family before Jennifer was found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing

had been outwardly hostile with her the entire time she’d been at the Newton